Coming Soon to the Bucyrus Little Theatre
Announcing Our 2008-2009 Season Lineup
Godspell
- Written by: John Michael Tebelak
- Music and Lyrics by: Steven Schwartz
- Directed by: Dann Johns
Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, “Godspell” boasts a
string of well-loved songs, led by the international hit, “Day by Day”.
As the cast performs “Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord”, “Learn Your Lessons Well”,
“All For The Best”, “Turn Back, O Man”, and “By My Side”, the parables of
Jesus Christ come hearteningly to life. Drawing from various theatrical
traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics, and
vaudeville, “Godspell” is a unique reflection on the life of Jesus,
with a message of kindness, tolerance, and love.
Performance Dates: August 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10
Dial M For Murder
- Written by: Frederick Knott
- Directed by Jonny Price
Tony Wendice has married his
wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same
reason. He blackmails an old college associate to strangle her, but when
things go wrong, he sees a way to turn events to his advantage. Luckily,
the police inspector from the Scotland Yard discovers the truth, and in a
scene of almost unbearable suspense, all is revealed. This exciting
melodrama had a highly successful run on Broadway and is certain to please
all whodunit fans.
Performance Dates: November 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Death of a Salesman
- Written by: Arthur Miller
- Directed by: Scott Painter
Portraying the universal hopes and fears of middle-class
America, this play is one of the most performed and adapted
in American theatrical history. Through the main character,
Willy Loman, the myth of the American Dream and the shallow
promise of happiness through material wealth is examined.
Willy is used as an example of how undivided faith in such a
dream can often yield tragic results, especially when it goes
largely unfulfilled. A cautionary tale, however, Miller’s
work is also revered for its bold realism and riveting theatricality.
Coming Early 2009
The Music Man
- Written by: Meredith Willson
- Directed by: Ken Barnett
An affectionate paean to Smalltown, U.S.A. of a bygone era,
Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” follows fast-talking traveling
salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa
into buying instruments and uniforms for a boy’s band he vows
to organize – this despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone
from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are
foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms
him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. By turns
wicked, funny, warm, romantic, and touching, “The Music Man”
is family entertainment at its best.
Coming Late Spring 2009
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